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Dorothy Atalla

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The United States

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https://conversationswiththegoddess.com/

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Spirituality, History, Philosophy

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October 2010

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Dorothy (Chickee to her friends) would be the first to admit that she had no idea that her trip in the 70’s to ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan would be the beginning of an inner journey that would transform her life. Never having heard of Petra, Chickee went there on a casual invitation. While exploring Petra with her family, Chickee found herself profoundly affected by ancient Petra.

When she was exploring the site, she was fascinated with how Petra’s people had lived, what their living arts were, and their traditions for death. At the time of her visit to Petra, her goals were modest; one goal being that of encouraging her sons to perceive themselves as global citizens by way of their father’s Middle Eastern heritage. Secondly, she had a
Dorothy (Chickee to her friends) would be the first to admit that she had no idea that her trip in the 70’s to ancient ruins of Petra in Jordan would be the beginning of an inner journey that would transform her life. Never having heard of Petra, Chickee went there on a casual invitation. While exploring Petra with her family, Chickee found herself profoundly affected by ancient Petra.

When she was exploring the site, she was fascinated with how Petra’s people had lived, what their living arts were, and their traditions for death. At the time of her visit to Petra, her goals were modest; one goal being that of encouraging her sons to perceive themselves as global citizens by way of their father’s Middle Eastern heritage. Secondly, she had always hoped to provide her sons with a well-rounded, cultural, and academic education.

Seven years after her trip, in a meditative state, Chickee had her first encounter with the Goddess. Although initially Chickee was astonished and doubtful, she continued to meditate and eventually became inspired to research and explore the new world introduced to her. Out of her dialogues with the Goddess she felt a spiritual empowerment she had not previously known. In addition to dealing with her own doubt and confusion, Chickee felt the need for an authentic vocabulary for her experiences.

Chickee hoped to ground her ongoing dialogues with the Goddess with evidence of humanity’s recognition of Her in other historical periods. She entered areas of inquiry beyond what she learned as an undergraduate. As a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Delaware, Chickee had received an endowed fellowship for a master’s degree in English Literature. Her studies led to ancient history, archaeology, depth psychology, quantum physics, transpersonal psychology and the evolution of consciousness, and the study of ancient religion and mythology.

Chickee says, “My hope for the readers of Conversations with the Goddess: Encounter at Petra, Place of Power" is that they feel they are experiencing the voice of the Goddess. Every woman is part of Her Story, emerging in our times, a story which includes affirmation of women’s wisdom and the spiritual power of the feminine.”

Family continues to be vital to Chickee, her husband, two sons, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters have the good fortune to live in the same city where they enjoy each other’s company. Books continue to be among her best companions, as they have from childhood.

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Experiencing the Goddess

Asked in an interview whether he believed in the existence of God, Carl Jung said, “I don’t believe – I know.” When I first read this quotation years ago, Jung’s distinction between believing and knowing was rather lost on me. I even thought Jung’s declaration seemed a bit arrogant. Other people believed, but he knew? I thought to myself. Isn’t that a bit of an ego trip?

Today I think Jung was only Read more of this blog post »

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